60007 - The Xmas Tynesider - 19/12

14.19 Durham

 

Newcastle 14.35.... signing off!

 

60007 with the Christmas Tynesider - 19th December 2009

With a lovely covering of snow, LNER A4 No.60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' heads north with 'The Christmas Tynesider' from London Kings Cross to Newcastle, after some delays at Doncaster she passes Colton Junction...

Footage Available Here

 

Big thanks to 60525 with his updates during the day!

 

Probably even better as she seemed to have been held at the end of the 4 track section for a Class 91 and a Voyager to go ahead. Seemed to be accelerating when she passed Yafforth Road - picture hopefully below!

Steven

 

What a magnificent sight Simon, and that chime just does it for me, takes me way back.

Nothing as inspiring from me I'm afraid, usual excuses, light, cold, global warming, price of beer etc. etc. LINK

 

Nice picture, thanks for sharing.

 

Dads vid from Colton/Skelton now up,fantastic stuff Stuart/Simon.

Cheers,
Mark

 

But it still looks good, particularly with the seasonal message.

 

Hi All

Great Shot Stuart
My effort was taken at 9:00 this Morning as Gresley accelerated away from its Water Stop at Holme just south of Peterborough Quite pleased with the shot. Enjoy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/a4sng/4197112071/

 

Stuarts crap shots are generally on a par with everyone elses good ones!, dunno how the guy is so consistent.

 

Thanks for the comments, much appreciated.

Saw this one of "Gresley" on another forum and I thought it was quite funny.

Scroll down to the third shot HERE and see what you think.

 

The Fireman taking the photo from the cab is NYMR Driver and WCRC Fireman John Hunt. Well Known for his photographs

 

she was about 25 mins down at burn just south of selby they held it at donny

 

It would also be another Christmas miracle Ralph............................................................... seeing as I didn't take it. \\/

 

Excellent run yesterday, magical conditions. The sight of 60007 appearing out of the snow at Newcastle in the evening was truely magical.

Mainly on-train footage (from 1st coach) and scenes at Newcastle. Fantastic sound track leaving Stevenage. Thanks to Roger and team.

Merry Christmas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgjp73yH5Bo

 

I echo No.7's comments about yesterday. It was a great trip and I don't we think could have asked for better weather on the way up! Climbing Stoke with a blue A4 and snow everywhere is something I won't forget in a hurry. Thanks to all involved with running it.

Anyone know who the crew were?

 

Not sure who the Driver was but the Fireman Was Pete Hanson a friend of mine. He was also the Fireman on the memorable run up Stoke Bank with the 1st Coronation when Steam Railways Mike Notley voted it best performance of the year

 

Ah Hunty up to his old tricks as per usual lol!